Apricot Carrot Bread
This is one of the best and unexpected recipes for brunch. This recipe is a very creative way to bring together basic carrots with sweet dried apricots. Once you take a bite, you will be hooked! It is truly a nice subtle flavored alternative to pumpkin bread or carrot cake.
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Equipment
- 1 standard 9x5" Loaf Pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer *optional*
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil any neutral oil
- ½ cup chopped dried apricots
- 2 tbsps Butter, softened for lining loaf pan
Honeybun Glaze Topping
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp apple juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat over to 350 F. Prepare loaf pan by spreading it liberally with softened butter. Set aside.
- In large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, carrot, apple sauce, egg, and oil. Mix thoroughly.
- Add wet mixture to dry mixture. Mix just until combines. DO NOT over mix.
- Fold in apricots until just combined.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan, and spread evenly with spoon. Batter will be thick.
- Bake on 350 F for 45-50 or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
- Allow to cool completely before adding topping.
Topping
- Combine all topping ingredients. Consistency should be a drizzle. Add more or less apple juice as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Add the topping onto bread in your favorite design or simply spread the topping on to the bread.Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 81gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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